When Should You Work with a CMMC RPO vs. a C3PAO?

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CMMC is a complex undertaking. Depending on where you are in your certification journey, you could require consulting, assessment, or both. Fortunately, the CMMC program includes training and authorization for two distinct types of organizations: Registered Provider Organizations (RPOs) and Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs), each offering different services. 

We’re discussing these organizations and which one you might want to engage with when preparing for CMMC certification. 

 

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Accelerate Your CMMC Certification

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Cloud and IT services in federal and defense markets are a booming business. The national infrastructure is turning to stable and flexible IT infrastructure to help mobilize the supply chain in a way that can meet modern security and domestic challenges. Accordingly, many businesses are turning to new certification frameworks like CMMC to support contracting in these areas. 

Here we’re talking about what it means to prepare for CMMC certification. Contrary to popular belief, there are steps you can take to prepare before you even meet with a professional auditor to help that partner better serve you and streamline your compliance process. 

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